Model 1840 Ames Cavalry Officer Quill back Solingen Blade - Preview
Very Rare Ames with gold washed, quill back, Damascus blade from Solingen
Manufactured: Springfield, MA / Solingen
Maker: N.P.Ames
Year: C1840s
Model: M1840
Size: 33 5/8 inch blade length, 1.18 wide
Condition:
Note the same Ames Mounts as on the other high grade quill back sword of Captain Thornton. This is obviously a product of N. P. Ames. Ames did not produce gold washed blades during this time period. This one was likely a special order requiring a high grade gold washed blade.
Figure 01.01.44.1: hilt completely of the Ames pattern. The top mount is seen on other Ames high grade swords.
Figure 01.01.44.2: High grade gold washed blade
Figure 01.01.44.3: Blade etching patterns of bright on gold background with a long battle scene
Figure 01.01.44.4: Additional gold and bright etching
Figure 01.01.44.5: Very simple middle ring band
Figure 01.01.44.6: Unusual blade style with a flair toward the tip
Figure 01.01.44.7: Unusual blade style with a flair toward the tip
Figure 01.01.44.8: Ricasso area